The Team Leader and Representative of the Genocide-Affected Communities at the Negotiation Table, Charles Eiseb, has called on all Namibians to take ownership and partake in the maiden Genocide Remembrance Day commemoration on May 28. Between the years of 1904 and 1908, the German colonial government carried out an act of genocide against the Ovaherero […]
The National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO), at its 10th national executive meeting, decided to address internal party affairs and future strategies. The meeting on the 1st of May also discussed Joseph Kauandenge’s resignation as the party secretary general to initiate a new political venture, along with other pertinent issues. Chairperson of Nudo, Elia Kandjii, said […]
The Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy, Natangue Ithete, has tabled a budget of N$637.5 million to help Namibia grow its industries, bring electricity to more homes, and create jobs. The proposed budget prioritises renewable energy expansion, industrial infrastructure development and universal electricity access by 2040. Ithete said the money will be used to build […]
The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has sent a message of congratulations to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her inauguration. Faye’s special envoy, Yasmin Fall, delivered the message to Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. She said Senegalese leaders and the women in general were proud of Nandi-Ndaitwah, seeing her rise to the Presidency as historic. President […]
A budget of over N$108 million has been allocated towards the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare’s Child Care and Social Protection programme to address violence against children. The ministry received a total budget of N$473 million for the 2025-26 financial year. The N$108 million under this programme is to improve care and the […]
The Minister of International Relations and Trade has said claims that the genocide negotiations are not being inclusive of all the affected communities are not factual. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi was responding to members of parliament who called on the ministry to ensure that discussions around the genocide negotiation are inclusive of all affected communities. “The issue […]
Six new Heads of Mission accredited to Namibia presented their letters of credence to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah today. The new Heads of Mission are Neil Bradley from the UK and Northern Ireland, Mubarak Bin Nasser Mubarak Alkhalifa from Qatar and Peru’s Jose Javier Augusto Shaw. Others are ambassadors: Maria del Rosario Mina Rojas from Colombia, […]
Omatako Constituency Councillor Israel Hukura has been sworn in as a member of the National Council this morning. He will represent the Omatako Constituency of the Otjozondjupa Region. Hukura filled the seat in the National Council after Swapo Party MP Elder Felipe was elevated to the National Assembly. “The quicker I learn, the better. I […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Inge Zaamwaani as Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Management. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the announcement at State House today. Zaamwaani’s appointment to the ministerial portfolio follows her appointment to and subsequent swearing-in as a non-voting member of the National Assembly earlier on. President Nandi-Ndaitwah describes the ministerial portfolio as […]
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has said it remains strong and unwavering in its mission despite the defection of its three senior members to the Swapo Party. IPC’s Erongo Chairperson, Alosius Kangulu, addressed the media on Friday at Walvis Bay . Kangulu confirmed that Taapopi Shikongo, Shat Dawid, and Christian Kazuvire, who were all […]
